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SPRING 2005

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» Lusting for Female Warriors

: My enemy is coming. Her name is obsession and there I stand cornered. I feel tightness in my chest....

» NAMI Walks for the Mind of America in New York State

: For information about how you can get involved and become part of this historic New York event,...

» Never is a Long Time

: Without warning [Dr. Never] announces that we should all consume no alcohol for a minimum of two...

» Poetry Review: A Man of Verse for Better or Worse

: One of the characteristics of a 'true poet' is the ability to reveal himself through his poetry.

» Poets Bust Stigma

: [From] Rae Unzicker's prose poem, 'To Be a Mental Patient'…To be a mental patient is not to die,...

» Recovery is a Funny Thing

: For some people recovery means being able to stay at home and watch television all day whereas for...

» Scotland Focuses on Mental Health

: I see a national Mental Health Division that is prepared to listen to and heed the voices of the...

» Supportive Housing: Common Questions

: I am thinking about applying for supportive housing - what are the differences between Community...

» The 99-Cent Gift of Hope

: …I was fighting the depression with everything I had, and [my wife]…thought of me as a success,...

» The Fight for Rights in Albany

: We learned the importance of advocacy. We spoke up for ourselves and we were heard…we know that our...

» The Golden Not the Celibate Years

: An intimate relationship has shown to have a positive effect on an elderly person's health on every...

» There's No Shame to Methadone Treatment

: So long as you're on methadone you're equated to be the same as a junkie. That's an extra baggage...

» Under the Bridge

: After the play, Kathy Lee [Gifford] walked over to me, 'You look like you've had a rough life. Let...

» Ward Stories

» We Won't Give Up

: Being discouraged from being independent, you begin to rely on other people…But I refuse to give up.

» Why I'm Angry at Uncle Sam Today

: Don't you want to be remembered by those who care about the mentally ill as a benevolent and wise...

» Acupuncture to Reduce the Cravings

: By needling these specific points, the acupuncturist can affect the state of qi in the body, and...

» Albany Monster Seeks to Restrict Access to Medications

: As the calls to reduce the cost of Medicaid have become louder and louder, the costs associated...

» As I See It: Journaling as a Recovery Tool

: At times, thoughts couldn't be verbalized so I took pen to paper to further the therapy process...

» Bruni in the City: Presenting Well

: …if I toss on perfectly cut wool trousers and a turtleneck, I feel like I'm in power.

» Clarity from Chaos

: [Mental illness] leaves a person extremely vulnerable…and creativity brought joy back into my life,...

» Daily Inspiration: One Small Step Backwards For Humankind

: By taking the one small step backwards you will make a gigantic leap towards the most incredible...

» Doing It: Interviews are Your Chance to Shine

: It is illegal on an interview for the employer to ask if you have a mental illness…It is also...

» Fighting the Deportation of Mental Health Consumers

: Lucky for those immigrants who have disabilities there are people who will fight for their rights-...

» Finding Your Own Way: Coming Out to Your Care Providers

: When we don't come out to [our care providers], we cheat ourselves out of the support we could be...

» Friendship Network: Companionship for Mental Health Consumers

: Some useful tips and tricks for making friends.

» Funding Cuts Cut Right to the Bone

: The New York State Office of Mental Health lost $7.7 million and has been forced to cut its...

» Hot Topics: Love and Intimacy

: The City Voices relationship column. Still keeping it spicy!

» I Don't Need Permission to be a Man

: I walked into a Nicotine Anonymous meeting that probably saved my life.

» I'm Happy to Help the Voter Project

: Speaking for the Mental Health Voter Empowerment Project (MHVEP) has been a rewarding experience.

» Letters/Emails to Voices' Editors

: If you have information that might benefit Morry's family, please email to mbourn_nyc@yahoo.com

» Love Turned My Life Around

: I advertised in a local newspaper looking for a girl with compatible Zodiac signs, she called and...